Home to Texas A&M University and the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum, College Station is located in east central Texas, about an hour driving from Houston and Austin. Easterwood Airport is located in College Station and is serviced by American Eagle and Continental Connection. There are several two-star hotels, most offering complimentary breakfast, Internet service and pools. If you'll be visiting the area, there are lots of golf courses to try out, including the Texas A&M University course or the Bryan Municipal course, both of which are within 15 minutes driving distance of the university and the airport.
Econo Lodge
Located in College Station about a half-mile from the Texas A&M campus and a short drive to Easterwood Airport, the Econo Lodge has a complimentary breakfast, pool, fitness area and Internet access available. Guest rooms are equipped with coffee makers, microwaves and refrigerators and have a no-nonsense decor typical of a two-star hotel. The hotel is pet-friendly (for an additional fee).
College Station Econo Lodge
901 University Drive East
College Station, Texas 77840
(979) 260-9150
La Quinta
Across the street from the Texas A&M campus and near the Easterwood Airport, the La Quinta offers a complimentary breakfast, Internet access, a workout room and pool. Guest rooms have in-room coffee makers and local phone calls are free. Guest rooms are a bit above the standard for a two-star hotel, but some rooms have exterior exit doors that face the pool. The hotel is pet-friendly for a nightly fee.
La Quinta College Station
607 Texas Ave. South
College Station, Texas 77840
(979) 696-7777
Manor House Inn
A locally owned property located close to the airport and Texas A&M, the pet-friendly (for an additional fee) Manor House Inn offers a complimentary breakfast, local phone calls, in-room coffee maker, refrigerator and microwave as well as high-speed Internet access and an outdoor pool. Access to a workout facility nearby is available at an additional fee. There is free shuttle service to the Easterwood Airport. Guest rooms are contemporary and well appointed.
Manor House Inn
2504 Texas Ave. South
College Station, Texas 77840
(800) 231-4100
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